News from the School of Biomedical Sciences
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24 May 2023
3D bioprinting research set to revolutionise breast reconstruction
Innovative Otago research could help reconstruct breast tissue that cancer patie...
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19 May 2023
Saane Fakapulia awarded Well-Being prize for research on Pasifika Anatomy students’ experiences
Saane Fakapulia, a Master of Science (Anatomy), student has been awarded the 202...
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18 May 2023
May graduation celebrations
Congratulations to all former Biochemistry students graduating this month! Tino...
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11 May 2023
Relationship with orchard anticipated to bear fruit
A group of about 15 Otago Biochemistry Department members and associates venture...
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11 May 2023
Annual Otago Biochemistry academic awards and scholarships announced
The Otago Department of Biochemistry is proud to announce the winners of the ann...
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28 Apr 2023
Treatment for a rare genetic disease leads to professorial promotion
Congratulations to Otago Biochemistry's Stephanie Hughes who has been promoted t...
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19 Apr 2023
Lawrence cemetery project draws to a close
The remains of 34 unknown early settlers, who have helped further shape the pict...
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06 Apr 2023
Significant step in fight against drug resistance in TB
University of Otago researchers have discovered new ways to treat antibiotic-res...
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04 Apr 2023
Molecular magic at Science Wānanga
‘Tuia i Hawaiki, tuia i te Uru - Science Wānanga’ was held at the Araiteuru Mara...
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28 Mar 2023
Dr Andrew Bagshaw’s final legacy - a breakthrough discovery in the field of DNA research
The late Dr Andrew Bagshaw has had his final scientific research paper published...
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28 Feb 2023
Professor Siân Halcrow wins Fulbright for research on legacy skeletal collections
Otago Professor Siân Halcrow is both humbled and excited to win a Fulbright New...
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15 Feb 2023
Genetics, embryos and an axolotl called Sir Axolot: Meet Otago Biochemistry’s new HOD
Professor Peter Dearden started his new job as head of the Department of Biochem...
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